Types of Gifts

Direct gifts of
cash/check/credit card may be made as single-payment donations or pledged and
paid over a designated period of time. Find information on options for making a
direct gift at the “ How to Give” tab

Some donors may prefer to make a commitment to the Alamo Colleges District with a pledge of $250 or more, payable over time. Pledge terms and payments may be discussed by contacting Alamo Colleges Foundation at 210-485-0044.

Planned Gifts enable donors to make substantial contributions to the Alamo Colleges District in ways that complement their tax, financial, and/or estate plans. In planned giving, benefits to the giver may be immediate, while actual transfer of assets may be deferred. Examples of planned gifts include:
- Bequests
- Life insurance
- Charitable gift annuity
- Charitable remainder trust
- Charitable lead trust

Planned gifts are
usually arranged through consultation with estate or financial planners.
We are happy to talk with you and your financial advisors to design the
most advantageous ways of giving to Alamo Colleges Foundation.

If your employer supports a matching gift program, you may be able to double - or even triple - your gift to Alamo Colleges Foundation. Information on matching gifts is usually available through your employer's Human Resources Department. Alamo Colleges Foundation staff can also help with this process. Call us at 210-485-0044.

The Alamo Colleges District accepts gifts of real estate and personal property on a case-by-case basis. Real estate gifts may be in the form of undeveloped property, a personal residence or farm, rental property or commercial property.